Man found guilty of terrorism in stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie

A 28-year-old man faces sentencing later this year for stabbing author Salman Rushdie on stage during a 2022 speaking engagement.

NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.

Building under construction collapses in Mount Vernon, no injuries, officials say

A vacant building at 16 North Bond Street "suffered a total structural collapse," prompting a significant emergency response, Mount Vernon officials said.

Man killed after portable toilet falls from truck onto interstate

A 56-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a portable toilet that fell from a truck traveling on Interstate 49 in Benton County, Arkansas State Police said.

Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur

A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing.

US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Barbie with a new series of 10 forever stamps in different careers — a registered nurse, surgeon, astronaut, firefighter, paleontologist, sign language teacher, robotics engineer, judge, soccer player, and musical artist.  

NJ plastic cutlery ban starts August 1: What you need to know

A New Jersey ban on single-use plastic cutlery takes effect on August 1, requiring restaurants, food trucks and third-party delivery apps to overhaul how they distribute utensils.

NYC rideshare app might owe MTA millions in unpaid congestion pricing tolls

Experts say millions of dollars in NYC congestion pricing tolls are not being paid, and city leaders are urging the MTA to go after the biggest alleged culprits.

Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know

A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.